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The goal of this project was to assess the suitability of Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) as host fish for Yellow Lampmussel. We conducted a laboratory trial to assess the ability of YLM to successfully encyst and metamorphose using Striped Bass in captivity.
Next steps for this project include identifying glochidia collected from wild Striped Bass. This will provide insight on which mussels, potentially including YLM, naturally infest this fish.Â
Technicians and volunteers assist with laboratory host fish trials. Photo credit: Stefanie Farrington.
Project Updates
An update on this research project was presented at the 2024 Society for Freshwater Science Conference.
An update on this research project was presented at the 2024 Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Cooperator's Meeting.
Funding for this research project is provided by:
the U.S. Geological Survey through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Science Support Partnership
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Richard Cronin Aquatic Resource Center
the University of Massachusetts Amherst Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Program
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